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    Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

    Hello all,

    I have decided to fit a Safari snorkel.
    What is the opinions of the members about colour coding to match the vehicle.
    The black snorkel looks very 'in your face' while a 'painted seems to look better.
    .


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  • #2
    Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

    Originally posted by uk_vette
    Hello all,

    I have decided to fit a Safari snorkel.
    What is the opinions of the members about colour coding to match the vehicle.
    The black snorkel looks very 'in your face' while a 'painted seems to look better.
    I don't think we can get colour-coded snorkels in Aus... can we? If we had that choice, I'm pretty sure they would be seen on a fair percentage of trucks.

    I reckon if you like the look, then don't let anyone talk you out of it - Be the fashion leader

    Cheers,
    LFaR.
    [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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    • #3
      Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

      Heck! I never knew you could get colour coded snorkels either! I guess the good thing about the black plastic is that it'll cop a beating and you won't be too worried about it. If you get it painted it might just start looking dirty as soon as you hit a swarm of bugs or something. I suppose you could always mix & match..... like put a Flinders Red snorkel on a Silver Prado.... :? I'd have to see a few before you'd convince me though.
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      • #4
        Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

        I've seen a few done....... personally I think it's a bit much,
        The couple I have seen were white and silver. The white was .... 'just too much white', the silver looked better, but it's a very individual thing
        [color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
        [color=#0040BF]2012 Altitude D4D &
        04 Jayco Eagle Outback[/color]

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        • #5
          Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

          Never seen one. The paint would have to be pretty good though. If it started to peel and chip it would look like crap.
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          • #6
            Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

            Not a fan of them personally prefer the black, also if doing it be careful as I have seen a few with the paint starting to peel and it looks awful.
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            • #7
              Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

              check these guys out:
              http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/gfx/specials_45_right.pdf

              I know that used to advertise them quite a bit last year.

              Cheers
              Black 2003, TD, GXL Prado

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              • #8
                Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                Thanks to all,

                The snorkels all come in black.
                My local vehicle spray painter said with the right base coats, and top coats, the paint remains almost flexible.

                I would be looking at getting mine done silver, like my 120.

                Sure the bugs would stick to it, just like they stick to the front of the 120, nothing a bucket of warm soapy water doesn't soften up, and wash off

                I don't plan on much 'restricted byways' so would not look towards getting it bashed.
                More of an 'open country' and sand and dust prevention than any thing else.

                'vette
                Highest bungee jump in the world.
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                • #9
                  Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                  Quicky on the forum has a silver snorkel on his silver prado. I think it looks good, but white on white would be a bit much as Signature035 said.
                  2000 Toyota Prado GXL- Gone, but not forgotten...
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                  • #10
                    Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                    Another Dune D4D up here in Kal has a matching snorkel. It looks good and I was actually considering painting my the same but when I stand back the snorkel fits in with the dark bonnet protector, charcoal of the ARB bar, the charcoal antennae, and the black windscreen surrounds, and the black roof rails, and the charcoal side steps and the charcoal window tint and it looks very much in place.

                    If done properly the paint will stand up to more rough play than the pissy thin paint on the fender flares and rear bumper.
                    Dave
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                    • #11
                      Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                      once upon a time.... to paint bumpers and other flexible plastics there was stuff called 'flex-aid' that was added to the paint to make it bend a bit. No idea if it's still used but a chat to your spray painter would clear it up.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                        Originally posted by HGMonaro
                        once upon a time.... to paint bumpers and other flexible plastics there was stuff called 'flex-aid' that was added to the paint to make it bend a bit. No idea if it's still used but a chat to your spray painter would clear it up.
                        Yes, it's still available as well as a proper plastic primer.
                        Dave
                        Views expressed are mine alone and are not intended to compromise the integrity of my employer nor offend those who may read such views.
                        Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                          Depends on how keen you are to have the snorkel and vehicle match.

                          If you don't want to risk the paint chipping or flaking off the snorkel, you could respray the car black..............

                          Sorry, it's early........

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                          • #14
                            Re: Colour coding the Safari snorkel.

                            Originally posted by Rhetly
                            Depends on how keen you are to have the snorkel and vehicle match.

                            If you don't want to risk the paint chipping or flaking off the snorkel, you could respray the car black..............

                            Sorry, it's early........
                            Hehe :lol: I luv alternate viewpoints.

                            LFaR.
                            [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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